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ICI Palakasan 2011: Day 3

The final day of ICI’s Palakasan on September 7, 2011 at Miguel Sheker Children’s Park attracted even the most uninterested student to take part in it because it is the day for the championship games that could determine which department has the chance to be the overall champion this year and of course, there is the most-awaited event of the palakasan; the Cultural Night held at Iligan Capitol College (ICC) which began from 3 pm until 10 pm. Students patiently waited for this day because they expect to be entertained by the exceptional performances of their fellow students and be amazed by the display of beauty and intelligence from the Mr. and Ms. Palakasan 2011 candidates.

The Executive Committee is headed by the Chairman, Mr. Sean B. Boglosa who faithfully prepared almost everything and organized the event. His assistants, Mr. Arbil D. Ocutare and Ms. Mary Dhen P. Banday helped him in the preparation of the venue, food services as well as officiating games. His Co-Chair, Ms. Idyll J. Navia also contributed a lot through managing paper works, communicating with game officials, event coordinators, and assisting Mr. Boglosa in preparing for the cultural night and other related tasks. There were also the SBO and Ping members, who voluntarily offered their services from day 1 to day 3 through preparing the place for participants, officiating games and resolving conflicts between participants.

Championship Games

ICI’s Academic Head and tabulator for the games, Mr. Jefferson B. Obial formally announced the teams that will be competing for the basketball championship game. The Red Hot Vipers compete against the Orange Hammerheads. Many students gather around the basketball court to cheer for their team. The Sports Coordinator, Mr. Gerard Papa along with 3 others officiate the basketball game.

After 40 minutes of intense basketball action, the Vipers emerge victorious proving to everyone that they are a stronger force than the Hammerheads.

On the other hand, the volleyball championship game is played by the Mighty Blue Eagles against the Red Hot Vipers. Great teamwork and coordination are shown by the participants that made it more interesting to watch. In the end, the Eagles prevail and win the championship for both male and female category.

Championship for local games like patintero, tug of war and sack race even chess are also played by every department.

Here are the results:

Patintero

Champion – Red Hot Vipers

1st – Mighty Blue Eagles

2nd – Orange Hammerheads

3rd – Vicious Green Bulldogs

Tug of War (Male)

Champion – Mighty Blue Eagles

1st – Red Hot Vipers

2nd – Orange Hammerheads

3rd– Vicious Green Bulldogs

Tug of War (Female)

Champion – Red Hot Vipers

1st – Orange Hammerheads

2nd – Vicious Green Bulldogs

3rd – Mighty Blue Eagles

Sack Race

Champion – Mighty Blue Eagles

1st – Red Hot Vipers

2nd – Orange Hammerheads

3rd – Vicious Green Bulldogs

Chess

Champion – Vicious Green Bulldogs

1st – Mighty Blue Eagles

2nd – Orange Hammerheads

3rd – Red Hot Vipers

After nearly 5 hours of championship games, students leave the children’s park and head out to Iligan Capitol College (ICC) for the cultural night.

Cultural Night

At exactly 3 pm, a lot of students crowd the auditorium entrance in hopes that they will get front-row seats and have a great view of the stage during the different performances from their fellow ICI’ans.

At last, the gate opened and they quickly occupy the vacant seats. Excitement filled the air as the emcee; Mr. Gilson Jay M. Polutan welcomed everyone with warm greetings to begin the whole show. Then, he requested each spectator from different departments to yell with all their effort and cheer for their respective departments, and show their full support for them.

At the start of the music, the Mr. and Ms. ICI 2011 candidates walk to the stage and perform their production number which made the audience more excited. After that, the acoustic competition began. Students cheered for their bands and encouraged them to give their best. Each band displayed true talents by singing today’s popular songs. There was a soothing ambience and the audience can’t help themselves but to sing with them. They surely had a great time watching the show by giving the contestants a round of applause after every performance.

Thereafter, the candidates once again amaze the audience with the exposure of their street wear courtesy of Fashion Designer and Event Coordinator, Mr. Silver Montoya.

Shortly after that, everyone prepare themselves as the next competition is about to begin. The lyrical dance is a competition that depicts a story and emotion through dance. Dancers entertain the audience with their great dance moves and passion. Everyone seemingly held their breath with each move of the contestants.

After the lyrical dance, candidates walk to the stage. This time, ladies are dressed-up their cocktail attire while the gents in semi-formal wear.

Another competition soon began which is the Vocal Solo competition. Every department has their very own representative ready to take on the high notes give it all they have. Each one them undoubtedly show exceptional talent as they sing soothing songs that everyone listened to.

Lastly, the candidates once again walk to the stage for their final exposure. The beautiful ladies are all dressed up in their long gowns while the gents in their formal wear.

One of the highlight parts of the whole pageant is the Q & A portion. Candidates step up as they are called one by one and are asked to pick one 1 of the 8 global issues. After they picked, an image is displayed through a projector so everyone can see it. Then, they are asked to express what they have in mind on the different global issues that the world is facing right now. Loud cheers can be heard around the place as students cheer for their representatives.

Awarding Ceremony

After all the great performances of ICI participants, as well as the candidates, it was time to announce the winners of the talent competitions and of course, the Mr. and Ms. ICI pageant.

Here are the results:

Acoustic

1st – Vicious Green Bulldogs& Orange Hammerheads

2nd – Mighty Blue Eagles

3rd – Red Hot Vipers

Lyrical Dance

1st – Orange Hammerheads

2nd – Vicious Green Bulldogs

3rd – Red Hot Vipers

4th – Mighty Blue Eagles

Vocal Solo

1st – Vicious Green Bulldogs

2nd – Red Hot Vipers

3rd – Orange Hammerheads

4th – Mighty Blue Eagles

As for any pageant, it would not be complete if the winners are not announced immediately. Great anticipation can be seen from the students as they hope for the best.

Then, the judges give their scores to the tabulators and immediately the winners are announced.

The Mr. ICI 2011 is Mr. John Rey Pabate and the Ms. ICI 2011 is Ms. Maria Rizza Narona both from the Programming Department. Every hammerhead stood up to their seats and jumped for joy.

Then, it was the time for the announcement for the overall champion. All 4 departments have high hopes in winning this year but only 1 department must be hailed overall champion.

The Orange Hammerheads of the Programming Department emerge as overall champion for this year’s palakasan. It is their third consecutive victory over the past 3 years which began way back 2009. Students from the Programming Department proudly make their way to the stage to celebrate with their classmates and friends. Pictures are taken and they show their greatest smiles while they pose.

The Palakasan 2011 was a huge success thanks to the support and dedication of the executive committee and the organizers as well as the ICI organizations who gave effort for its success.

This event surely brought great memories that will last for a lifetime.